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Die Wilde Wereld Van Afrika - 'n Safari-Gids Vir Jong Verkenners (Afrikaans, Paperback): Owen Hendry Die Wilde Wereld Van Afrika - 'n Safari-Gids Vir Jong Verkenners (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Owen Hendry
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R190 R149 Discovery Miles 1 490 Save R41 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Hoe bly gemsbokke koel in die woestyn? Waarom moet jy nooit ’n brulpadda optel nie? Watter roofdiere het die slimste jagtaktieke? Waar los wie hul dieremis?

Ontdek die antwoorde tot dié vrae (en baie ander) in hierdie interessante, prettige boek vir jong natuurliefhebbers. Propvol feite, foto’s van Afrika se diverse natuurlewe (van soogdiere en voëls tot reptiele en insekte) en toets-jou-kennis-aktiwiteite.

’n Interessante, lekkerlees-boek wat die jongspan oor en oor kan geniet – by die huis of in die wildtuin.

Kids' Birds Of Southern Africa (Paperback): Helene Loon Kids' Birds Of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Helene Loon
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R170 R133 Discovery Miles 1 330 Save R37 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This lively, jam-packed book introduces kids to more than 60 bird groups found in southern Africa: long-legged flamingos, speedy falcons, jewel-like sunbirds, plucky hornbills and many more.

Learn to identify different birds, and discover their intriguing behaviours – how they find food, choose a mate, build a nest, raise their young and avoid predators. A detailed introduction explains birding concepts such as courtship, migration, mobbing and moulting.

More than 500 stunning photographs are included, with many annotated to highlight interesting features and traits.

Kinders Se Voels Van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback): Helene Loon Kinders Se Voels Van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Helene Loon
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Hierdie lewendige boek stel kinders voor aan meer as 60 van die voëlgroepe wat in suider-Afrika te vind is: grasieuse flaminke, vinnige valke, juweel-agtige suikerbekkies, kordate neushoringvoëls en vele meer.

Leer hoe om verskillende voëls te identifiseer en ontdek meer oor hul gedrag – hoe hulle kos soek, ’n maat kies, ’n nes bou, kuikens grootmaak en roofdiere vermy. ’n Volledige inleiding verduidelik konsepte soos hofmakery, migrasie en ververing.

Meer as 500 treffende foto’s is ingesluit, waarvan baie aantekeninge het om interessante eienskappe aan te toon.

The World Of African Wildlife - A Safari Guide For Young Explorers (Paperback): Owen Hendry The World Of African Wildlife - A Safari Guide For Young Explorers (Paperback)
Owen Hendry
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How does a gemsbok stay cool in the desert? Why should you never pick up a bullfrog? Which predators have the cleverest hunting techniques? Why do animals leave droppings in the veld? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in this informative and entertaining book for young nature lovers.

Jam-packed with fascinating facts and photographs of animals in the wild, it introduces younger readers to the wide diversity of Africa's wildlife, from mammals and birds to reptiles and insects, and much more.

Additional fact boxes, did-you-knows and fun activities make this a book that can be enjoyed over and over again - whether at home or on an African safari.

Kinders se Slange van Suid-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback): Johan Marais Kinders se Slange van Suid-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Johan Marais
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R180 R141 Discovery Miles 1 410 Save R39 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Ontmoet 36 van Suider-Afrika se mees algemene en interessante slange in hierdie lewendige en boeiende kindergids. Ontdek die besondere kenmerkende gewoontes van slange – waar hulle woon, hoe hulle jag, watter gevare hulle bedreig, en hoe hulle hulself beskerm. Meer as 250 bekoorlike foto’s ondersteun die teks. ’n Volledige inleiding tot heelwat kenmerke van die gedrag van slange ontsluit die betowerende wêreld van hierdie wydverspreide reptiele.

My First Book of Mammals (Paperback, New Edition): Peter Apps My First Book of Mammals (Paperback, New Edition)
Peter Apps; Illustrated by Jennifer Schaum
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R150 R117 Discovery Miles 1 170 Save R33 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Mammals come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, from tiny bats and mice to massive elephants and whales. This title introduces a cross-section of southern African mammals - 58 animals illustrated in full colour, along with easy text and visual clues as to the animals' size, their tracks and what they eat.

Eyezingane Izinyoni zaseNingizimu ye-Afrika (Zulu, Paperback): Helene Loon Eyezingane Izinyoni zaseNingizimu ye-Afrika (Zulu, Paperback)
Helene Loon
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Le ncwadi ejabulisayo, egcwele mfi yethula izingane emaqenjini ezinyoni ezingaphezu kwama-60 ezitholakala eningizimu ne-Afrika: okholwase abanemilenze emide, oklebe abasheshayo, izincwincwi ezifana nejuba, izinsingizi ezinesibindi nezinye eziningi.

Funda ukubona izinyoni ezihlukahlukene, futhi uthole nendlela ehlaba umxhwele eziziphatha ngayo–indlela ezithola ngayo ukudla, ezikhetha ngayo umlingani, ezakha ngayo isidleke, ezikhulisa ngayo amachwane azo nokuthi zizigwema kanjani izilwane ezizizingelayo. Isingeniso esinemininingwane sichaza okuphathelene nezinyoni okunjengokuthandana, ukufuduka, ukuhlala kwazo ngaziningi kanye nokwebuza.

Kufakwe izithombe ezinhle ngokwedlulele ezingaphezu kwama-500, eziningi zichaziwe ukuze zigqamise izici nokuthile okuhlukile okuhlaba umxhwele ngazo.

My First Book Of Southern African Seashore Life (Paperback, New Edition): Roberta Griffiths My First Book Of Southern African Seashore Life (Paperback, New Edition)
Roberta Griffiths
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R150 R117 Discovery Miles 1 170 Save R33 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

My first book of Southern African Seashore life is the latest title in this successful children's series. The title covers 58 sea creatures and plants that are likely to be seen at the shore. An illustrated introduction gives context to the subject, and then each of the featured specimens gets a vivid, full-colour illustration; simple, informative text; translation into three other languages – Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu; visual clues about the creatures' diet, size, distribution round our coast, locomotion and exactly where they live relative to the water line. This beautiful and inspiring introduction to southern Africa’s shores will appeal to children – and parents – of all ages.

African Alphabet Wildlife and Number Book (Hardcover, New Edition): David du Plessis African Alphabet Wildlife and Number Book (Hardcover, New Edition)
David du Plessis 1
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R230 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R50 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Aimed at 3 to 5 year olds, this title introduces the alphabet and basic numbers and counting through the theme of African wildlife and nature.

Fully illustrated throughout, it is a 'first' book of the alphabet and as such features several single words to represent each letter from A to Z, and wildlife themes to introduce counting. Colourful scenes of the African bushveld, the coast, night-time and river environment reinforce words encountered earlier in the title and help young children to "test" their knowledge while learning about the environment.

Simple activities follow in which children can identify the animals they have seen, match animals to their shapes, identify animal hides, and learn comparisons.

Box of Rocks: Find. Understand. Collect. (Paperback): Nick Norman Box of Rocks: Find. Understand. Collect. (Paperback)
Nick Norman
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R150 R117 Discovery Miles 1 170 Save R33 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Well-known geologist Nick Norman leads young readers into the absorbing world of geology. Budding rock collectors will find out all about the rocks that they’ll encounter in southern Africa, with a view to building their own rock collections.

Box of Rocks is packed with fascinating information about:

- how rocks form

- how to identify the different rock types

- what rocks are made of

- what different rocks are used for

- where to go to collect each rock type.

Readers will also learn about Stone Age tools, fossils and some of our best-known geological sites.

My South African ABC - Discover South Africa - from Aardvark to Zululand (Hardcover): Sandy Lightley My South African ABC - Discover South Africa - from Aardvark to Zululand (Hardcover)
Sandy Lightley
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R170 R133 Discovery Miles 1 330 Save R37 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A is for Aardvark
B is for Bakkie
C is for Cango Caves ...

A lively book to learn your ABC but also a colourfully illustrated guide to South Africa, its celebrated places and well-known objects.

Seasoned illustrator Sandy Lightley’s bright illustrations bring the country to life while fostering an awareness of sounds and letters. There are fun questions about the elements on each page; and a parents’ guide at the back, with addresses and contact numbers, outlines key activities and places of interest, and will facilitate visits to the major sights and attractions.

Aimed at tourists and locals alike, this vibrant book will delight and inform.

African Wildlife Colouring Book (Read, Colour and Keep Bind-up) (Paperback): Amanda de Wet African Wildlife Colouring Book (Read, Colour and Keep Bind-up) (Paperback)
Amanda de Wet
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R130 R102 Discovery Miles 1 020 Save R28 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
A Bushwise Safari - A Young Explorer's Guide To The Bushveld (Paperback): Nadine Clarke A Bushwise Safari - A Young Explorer's Guide To The Bushveld (Paperback)
Nadine Clarke
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R240 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R52 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In this first title, A Bushveld Safari, Jabu the Shangaan guide takes the reader on a trail through the lowveld, or more specifically, through the Kruger National park. Chapters are organised to illuminate a range of topics, such as 'Bushveld supermarket' (items from nature that have practical applications), 'Feeding levels' (showing how and where different animals feed - from roots and grass through to the tree tops), 'Self defence' (how animals defend themselves), and 'The night shift' (focusing on the habits of nocturnal animals). In each scenario, Jabu discusses the balance and efficiency of nature, points out its extraordinary features , and explains how people have, in the past, lived in harmony with nature - and why it's important for us to continue to do so.

My First Book of Southern African Animal Tracks (Paperback, New Edition): Chris Stuart My First Book of Southern African Animal Tracks (Paperback, New Edition)
Chris Stuart
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R150 R117 Discovery Miles 1 170 Save R33 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

My first book of Southern African Animal Tracks introduces 55 different types of animals and the footprints they leave behind.

The animals and birds included are those that you are likely to find on visits to nature reserves or game parks – or even in gardens.

For each species featured, the book gives:

- Life-sized track ‘imprints’

- A full-colour illustration of the animal and a visual size comparison with a human body, arm or hand

- A short description in four languages of each creature and its prints.

This introduction to the intriguing world of tracking will keep children happily absorbed for hours at home or on trips to view wildlife. The text in four languages expands the readership and promotes multilingualism.

My First Book of Southern African Wildlife (Paperback, New Edition): Erroll Cuthbert, Peter Apps My First Book of Southern African Wildlife (Paperback, New Edition)
Erroll Cuthbert, Peter Apps
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R330 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R72 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

My First Book of Southern African Wildlife introduces the young reader to a selection of southern Africa's most commonly seen and fascinating wildlife species.

Divided into three sections, the title covers 58 mammals, 58 birds and 56 reptiles. Striking full-colour illustrations are accompanied by brief descriptions in four languages, and there are visual clues to diet, size and habitat of each creature.

This title will appeal to southern Africa's younger readers, and will foster an early interest in the natural world.

My First Book of Frogs of Southern Africa (Paperback): Jeanne Tarrant My First Book of Frogs of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Jeanne Tarrant; Illustrated by Sally MacLarty
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My First Book Of Southern African Insects (Paperback, New Edition): Charmaine Uys My First Book Of Southern African Insects (Paperback, New Edition)
Charmaine Uys; Illustrated by Sally MacLarty
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Children are fascinated by ‘bugs’ of all kinds, and insects are a familiar part of their everyday environment.

Dragonflies and ants, beetles and stick insects, butterflies and bees are just some of the many insects that are found in the home and garden, providing youngsters with a handy introduction to the natural world.

This book presents:

  • 58 of the most common, intriguing and beautiful species accurately illustrated in full-colour

  • concise text and simple graphics conveying the insect’s size, when it is active and what it eats

  • straightforward text for children beginning to read in their mother tongue

  • parallel texts in Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu for older learners who wish to improve their knowledge of other languages.

  • Vivid and scientifically accurate illustrations in full colour

  • Clearly and concisely written for children who are starting to read, but also suitable for adults to read to young children

  • Additional information given in easy visual clues
My First Book Of Southern African Ocean Life (Paperback, New Edition): Roberta Griffiths My First Book Of Southern African Ocean Life (Paperback, New Edition)
Roberta Griffiths
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A new addition to this successful series and a companion volume to My First Book of Southern African Seashore Life, this book focuses on creatures that are found within the sea environment, away from the shore: fi shes; squid; sharks; rays; whales and dolphins; turtles; seabirds, and other creatures found off-shore. It follows the series model, with an illustrated introduction giving context to the subject, and then each page featuring:

  •  a vivid, full-colour illustration
  •  simple, informative text in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
  •  visual clues about the creatures’ diet, size, habits and distribution round our coast
A beautiful and inspiring introduction to southern Africa’s shores that will appeal to children of all ages.
My First Book of Southern African Birds (Paperback, 4th edition): Erroll Cuthbert My First Book of Southern African Birds (Paperback, 4th edition)
Erroll Cuthbert; Illustrated by Jennifer Schaum
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This first book of birds introduces children to commonly seen birds of parks gardens and open areas of southern Africa. The lively approach, presenting full-colour illustrations of 58 birds and visual cues to each bird's size, the food it eats, its nest and the footprint it leaves behind, will appeal to both pre-readers and those just starting to read.

My First Book Of Southern African Creepy-Crawlies (Paperback, New Edition): Charmaine Uys My First Book Of Southern African Creepy-Crawlies (Paperback, New Edition)
Charmaine Uys
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My first book of Southern African creepy-crawlies is the newest title in this children's series, and a companion to its sister edition on Southern African Insects. The title covers 58 spiders, snails, millipedes and other creatures (excluding insects) that are likely to be seen around the home and garden. An illustrated introduction gives context to the subject, and then each page features: a vivid, full-colour illustration; clear, informative text and visual clues for both pre- and beginner readers; translation into 3 other languages – Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu; simple graphics conveying the creatures’ size, what it eats and when it is active. This illustrated title will introduce everyday creatures to both pre-readers and those beginning to read in their mother tongue.

Find 50 in the National Parks - Have Fun Exploring East Africa! (Pamphlet): Struik Nature Find 50 in the National Parks - Have Fun Exploring East Africa! (Pamphlet)
Struik Nature
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R100 R78 Discovery Miles 780 Save R22 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This checklist of 50 fascinating animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects, will liven up any trip to East Africa's national parks. Children will have great fun ticking off these creatures as they discover them, reading about each one and studying the beautiful, full-colour illustrations.

My First Book of Southern African Birds: Vol 2 (Paperback, New Edition): Erroll Cuthbert My First Book of Southern African Birds: Vol 2 (Paperback, New Edition)
Erroll Cuthbert 2
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Following the success of My first book of Southern African Birds, volume 2 introduces a further 58 fascinating birds found at the seashore, rivers and lakes, in grasslands and forests, and also in suburban gardens. Striking full-colour illustrations are accompanied by brief descriptions in four languages, and there are visual clues to diet, nest, footprint and each bird’s relative size. This book will appeal to southern Africa's younger readers and inspire an interest in birds and the natural world.

African Wildlife - To Read, Colour and Keep (Paperback): Amanda de Wet African Wildlife - To Read, Colour and Keep (Paperback)
Amanda de Wet
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R130 R102 Discovery Miles 1 020 Save R28 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Children will enjoy hours of fun coloring in this selection of our most beautiful wildlife. There are more than 40 to color in ― each animal accompanied by an interesting caption ― to help budding artists and young naturalists learn something about each as they work through the book. In the middle of the book is a gallery of all the wildlife in full color, providing a clear guide as to which crayons or paints to use when coloring in the outlines on the other pages.

Find 50 In The Game Reserve (Fold-out book or chart, New Edition): Struik Nature Find 50 In The Game Reserve (Fold-out book or chart, New Edition)
Struik Nature
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R100 R78 Discovery Miles 780 Save R22 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This fun, fold-out checklist illustrates 50 of the wild animalsand birds that you may encounter on a trip into one of southern Africa’s game reserves. Children will love lookingat the lively, full-colour illustrations, reading the interestingaccompanying facts, and ticking off each creature as they spot them in the wild.

African Birds - To Read, Colour and Keep (Staple bound): Sally MacLarty African Birds - To Read, Colour and Keep (Staple bound)
Sally MacLarty
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R130 R102 Discovery Miles 1 020 Save R28 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Why does the African Jacana have long toes? What colour is the Cape Parrot? Which bird feasts on wild figs? And where does the Diderick Cuckoo lay its eggs?

Children will find the answers to these questions - and lots more interesting facts - while enjoying hours of fun colouring in a selection of our most beautiful birds.

There are more than 40 to colour in, helping budding artists and young children learn something about each as they work through the title. In the middle of the title is a gallery of all the birds, but this time in colour, giving a clear guide as to which crayons or paints to use when colouring in the outlines on the other pages.

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